Family Farm Scaled Into National Business Brittney Miller, second-generation owner of Manchester Farms, has transformed the quail producer from modest family operation into a multi-million-dollar national company. Founded in 1974, the farm now produces 50,000 Pharaoh quail and approximately 1 million quail eggs per week. Miller took over the business and has expanded it while maintaining family farming values. Her path reflects broader trends in agricultural leadership, as women increasingly step into roles traditionally dominated by men in farm operations.
Why It Matters
Small and mid-sized farms face succession challenges as family operators retire.
Miller's expansion of Manchester Farms demonstrates that second-generation leaders can scale heritage agricultural businesses for modern market demand while preserving operational integrity. The quail egg market has grown as foodservice and retail buyers seek specialty protein sources, making her growth trajectory relevant to buyers sourcing differentiated poultry products.
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Written by FBM Publications Editors
